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Holly Duhig
Discusses the science behind bionic limbs.
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This topical series considers current world issues via informative and factual information, combined with modern imaging that will engage young readers.
Through accessible and relatable text, readers are exposed to what it’s like to live with a single parent. Topics such as single parenting, separation, and divorce must be handled with…
The experience of having same-sex parents is highlighted in this age-appropriate book. Readers will be exposed to what it’s like to live with either two moms or two dads, and…
When parents get divorced or lose a spouse, eventually, they may get remarried, and the people they marry can become stepparents. Young readers learn about how to accept a new…
Whether it’s hyperdrive in Star Wars or warp speed in Star Trek, most science-fiction lovers know that in order to travel anywhere in space in a timely manner, you’ve got…
From Harry Potter to King Arthur, stories about invisibility cloaks have been around for hundreds or possibly thousands of years. It seems mere fantasy that something like that could exist…
Solar sails use the sun’s energy to fly spacecraft, or flight by light. It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel. In fact, it is, first being mentioned…
The first time the term tractor beam was used was in 1931. Since then, tractor beams have been used in many science fiction books, movies, and TV shows to draw…
In the United States alone, there are over 30,000 coffee shops. Where would caffeine cravers be without coffee? This delicious beverage and many other inventions that are crucial to our…
We wouldn’t be able to snap selfies today without the invention of photography over a century ago, but how did this marvelous technology begin? This fascinating book introduces readers to…
Some inventions are so important to our daily life that it’s hard to imagine what the world would be like without them. Even the simplest innovations can make a huge…
This book introduces readers to incredible innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas –
This practical title addresses the concept of resilience and how to cope with personal and social changes –Provided by publisher.
Jobs in the media, media diversity, and identifying fake news are all explored in this unique look at the role of the media in our lives. A handy timeline makes…
Cities are places that have greater numbers of people, buildings, and services. But city life can be different depending on where in the world you live. This engaging title compares…
Forests have long provided people with the resources they need to survive. This interesting book describes the ways people have adapted to living in different kinds of forest habitats and…
slands do not always contain everything needed for human survival. This amazing book takes a look at the unique problems of living on land surrounded by water. Beautiful photos help…
Mountain life can be difficult, but people all over the world have adapted to the extremes of weather and temperature that are a part of living at high altitudes. This…
Oceans and seas have long attracted human settlement because they offer a rich food source and access to faraway places for trade. This beautiful book features examples of the everyday…
Throughout history, people have been drawn to living beside rivers for easy transportation, drinking water, agriculture, and food sources. This captivating book compares the everyday lives of people who live…
Beginner readers can discover opposites in their world with this colorful and interesting series. Adults can engage their young readers with pictures and questions as they explore the differences between…
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Do you lose yourself in daydreams about invisibility cloaks tractor beams and replicators Do you wish that you could have been born a few hundred years later when all of…
Fireworks are an enchanting spectacle that can make any evening magical, but where did these amazing feats of pyrotechnics come from? This book introduces readers to many incredible inventions from…
The hospital is one of the most important innovations in all of human history. Without these establishments of healing, the marvels of modern medicine would never have evolved to where…
Young readers are introduced to the important and sensitive topic of losing a family member in this age-appropriate and accessible book. The struggles of dealing with a loved one’s death…
What does it feel like to be bullied? If you’re being bullied, who can you talk to, and what can you do to make the situation better? Using a relatable…
Coping with a disability impacts life for many people, from the person with the disability to their friends and family. Readers are introduced to the struggles that may come with…
